The Art of the Deal – by Kim Jung Un
June 16, 2018 | No Comments
Speaking impulsively without consulting South Korea or the U.S. military, Trump handed a gift to Kim on that proverbial silver platter – an unprecedented give-away with his unilaterally deciding to end joint military exercises with South Korea.
Paul Ryan – The Statesman He Could Have Been
April 13, 2018 | No Comments
Yet after the Orlando massacre, Ryan barely addressed the attack on the LGBTQ community by a Muslim, who pledged allegiance to ISIS.
Giving Priority to Homeless with Mental and Health Conditions
March 29, 2018 | No Comments
The mentally ill and those with physical conditions should be a priority in any plan to homelessness in San Francisco.
Modest Proposals to Address Gun Violence
March 01, 2018 | No Comments
The state of our gun laws is not because of the Supreme Court’s decision in District of Columbia v. Heller that established the “right of an individual to possess a firearm unconnected with service in a militia, but rather the power of the NRA on its members, Congress, and many politicians across the country.
An Open Letter to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Students
February 28, 2018 | 1 Comment
Because of you, companies are already scrambling to disassociate themselves from the NRA. Best of all, it is becoming deliciously obvious with each passing day that politicians have finally – finally – met their match.
Dufty Elevated to Transportation Authority Chair
January 27, 2009 | 3 Comments
Supervisor Bevan Dufty was today elevated from vice-chair to the chair of the San Francisco County Transportation Authority. Photos by Luke Thomas By Luke Thomas January 27, 2009 By a 6-5 vote, mayoral hopeful Supervisor…
Newsom Adamant Transbay Project
Include High-Speed Rail Terminal
January 26, 2009 | 1 Comment
 San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, with Jennifer Siebel Newsom and Francois Lacote, Senior Vice President, Alstom Transport, by his side, today strongly stated that the first phase of the Transbay Terminal project must include…
Cyclists Beware: Market/Octavia Intersection
is a Potential Death Trap
January 25, 2009 | 10 Comments
Despite efforts to improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians and prevent motorists from making an illegal right turn onto the southbound entrance to the 101 Freeway, the intersection remains dangerous and a threat to public…
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SoMa Activist Declares Candidacy for District 6 Supervisor
January 24, 2009 | 3 Comments
South of Market activist Jim Meko officially declared his candidacy yesterday for the 2010 District 6 Supervisors race. By Luke Thomas January 24, 2009 Revered South of Market land use activist Jim Meko filed papers…
New CEQA Guidelines Expected
to Shift Transportation Priorities
January 23, 2009 | 6 Comments
Image courtesy U.S. Department of Transportation. By Susan Vaughan January 23, 2009 San Francisco environmentalists and sustainable transportation advocates have entered a period of cautious optimism – the state of California is finally getting ready…
Chiu Releases Committee Assignments
January 21, 2009 | 6 Comments
Board of Supervisors President David Chiu today released his much anticipated committee assignments. Photo by Luke Thomas By Luke Thomas January 21, 2009 Following much anticipation, San Francisco Board of Supervisors President David Chiu today…
Day 1: Power to the People – Not Just the President
January 21, 2009 | 1 Comment
Veena Dubal Photo by Luke Thomas Commentary by Veena Dubal January 21, 2009 On a bus somewhere between Marrakech and Rabat, we were asked how we felt about Obama. “In Morocco, we are optimistic about…
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